1962 Abarth 700 vs. 1965 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1965 Zastava 1500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 700 (63 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1965 Zastava 1500. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1965 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 404 kg more than 1962 Abarth 700.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Zastava 1500 (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1965 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 700 | 1965 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Abarth | Zastava |
| Model | 700 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |
